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Gary T. Welsh

President

Having developed an early interest in the emerging computer field, Gary founded Welsh Consulting over 25 years ago. A graduate of University of Denver with a major in business, Gary worked as CFO for a small construction company and then as a computer consultant at Deloitte & Touche before founding Welsh Consulting. An avid cyclist, Gary also enjoys traveling and has been to Nepal, Bolivia, Tanzania, Patagonia and Bosnia.

When Gary Welsh founded Welsh Consulting in 1984, corporate computer systems could take up an entire room and applications were limited to number-crunching and word processing.

What began as a one-man band soon grew to a small cadre of technical consultants operating out of Gary’s apartment. In 1991, Welsh Consulting established its first official corporate headquarters in downtown Boston. As the industry has evolved, Welsh Consulting has evolved with it.

Over the years, several things have stayed constant – a Boston-based headquarters to ensure seamless service to our downtown clients, a staff with impeccable credentials and a positive attitude, and the aspiration to be the premier computer consulting firm in the greater Boston area.

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Steven Stein

Manager of Consulting Services

Steven started at Welsh Consulting in 2004 as a network consultant and spent several years doing the complex technical work he now primarily oversees. His many areas of specialization include multi-office configurations, LAN / WAN networking, and security and IT planning for office build-outs and moves. A graduate of Hofstra University with a B.B.A. in Business Computer Information Systems, Steven also has received certifications in Microsoft, Cisco and Comp TIA. Steven worked previously for Canon USA, the NY Transit Authority and Hofstra University before joining Welsh. When not focused on computers, Steven is an avid hockey fan and enjoys camping and other outdoor activities. He is also pretty good with a hammer and recently remodeled a bathroom in his family’s home.

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Dede Caswell

Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Dede oversees all day-to-day operations including scheduling of technical staff, accounting, and general administration. Part den-mother and part drill sergeant, Dede has her finger on the pulse of every aspect of Welsh Consulting’s business. Previously the assistant to the Chief Financial Officer of Healthcare Service of New England, she joined Welsh Consulting in 2003. Dede attended Bridgewater State College and Massasoit Community College. In her free time, she enjoys travelling especially to the Caribbean Islands, and is now planning a trip to Greece and Turkey. Most lunch hours, Dede can be found at the gym taking a spin class.

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Jason Baron

Senior Consultant

A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Jason leads many of the technical projects at Welsh including server migrations, virtualization and shared storage. He also helps supervise the consulting staff. Jason recently completed an additional degree in Computer Science. Jason carries the following certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA), NeverFail Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) +Messaging in addition to his extensive training in VMware, Cisco and SonicWALL solutions. Jason joined Welsh Consulting in 2004. In his free time he is a musician (guitar and bass guitar) and songwriter and has performed with a number of bands in the Boston-area including Vintage Radio and Consenting Adults.

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Ben O'Dwyer

Senior Project Coordinator

Having joined Welsh in 2004, Ben has a hand in most every project. He oversees business development, recruiting, project management, IT planning for new office build-outs and office relocation, network upgrades, compliance issues, high availability and disaster recovery planning, and vendor coordination. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maine with a concentration in Management of Information Systems. When not working, Ben is equally active, participating in road races for charity, fly fishing, and backpacking in many of the national parks including Denali, Yosemite, Grand Teton, Grand Canyon and Yellowstone.

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David Bloom

Network Consultant

David recently joined Welsh Consulting and specializes in Windows and network administration. A graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems, David was previously the Network Administrator at a small manufacturing company on the South Shore. He holds several Microsoft certifications and is pursuing his MCSE. One of several guitar players at Welsh and an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music, David has played in several alternative rock bands and enjoys studio recording. He fills any additional free time with his family or on the tennis court.

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Derek Stamm

Network Consultant

Derek joined Welsh in March 2007 and specializes in Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory and Exchange as well as SonicWALL products and Cisco Products. A graduate of Boston College, Derek worked as a Help Desk Analyst at Oscient Pharmaceuticals for over 5 years before joining Welsh. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Derek spends his free time skiing, fishing and hiking. He recently returned from his honeymoon to Turkey and Greece.

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Ashley Maxam

Project Coordinator


A new member of the Welsh team, Ashley has an extensive background in customer service. Most recently she worked for Wolf & Company, P.C. as the Human Resources Administrative Assistant. She also has held other customer service positions and worked full-time as an administrative assistant while obtaining her 2006 undergraduate degree from UMASS-Amherst with a B.A. in Spanish and a focus in Criminal Justice. Ashley lived in Spain for 5 months studying language and culture at the Universidad de Oviedo and currently tutors a man from Columbia who is studying to take his Naturalization Exam. An avid reader, Ashley’s lunch hours usually involve a trip to Borders.

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Terence Chan

Network Consultant

A graduate of Northeastern University with a B.S in Business Administration, Terence joined Welsh as a network consultant in July 2008. He worked previously in technical roles at Best Buy’s Geek Squad, and State Street Global Advisors. Terence has attained his CompTIA Network+ and Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. He is currently working to become a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Enterprise Administrator. Terence enjoys travel and discovering new places and cultures. He also has an avid interest in cars and keeping up with the latest developments in consumer gadgetry.

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Dennis Alves

Inside Sales Representative

Dennis specializes in new business development. Previously an Account Executive at 95.9 FM WATD Radio, Regional Sales Manager at BuyerZone.com, Inc and a Sales Manager at Go Ahead Tours, Dennis graduated from Emerson College with a B.A in Journalism and a Minor in Psychology. Dennis joined Welsh in 2008. In his free time, he hosts a sports talk show for 1490 AM WMRC Radio called “The Sports Buzz,” and volunteers as a Big Brother for the Big Brother Big Sister Association and with the Greater Boston Food Bank.

WelshConsulting

31 Milk Street, Suite 805
Boston, MA 02109

Tel: 617-695-9800
Fax: 617-695-0350

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